CES, 10 Best, and More
It was a big month here at Home Entertainment, from the Consumer Electronics Show to our annual 10 Best awards.
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Archive for the ‘ Home Entertainment ’ Category
When Overbuilt is Just Right
Cary Audio’s new CD 303T SACD Professional Version is overbuilt in all the ways audiophiles are looking for. High-end DACs, super-ridged chassis, and of course… vacuum tubes.
All the info after the jump.
Mmmm, Bacon
I’m popcorn obsessed. I eat popcorn for dinner. I devour the stale morning-after stuff with a soda for breakfast. I eschew the dry, over-salted cinema stuff with fake butter and bring my own stash.
So I’m always on the lookout for my next popfix. And boy did I find it.
Diamond Tweeters
With the latest upgrade in their popular 800 Series speakers, B&W has put their famous diamond dome tweeters in every speaker in the line.
B&W claims the new 800 Series Diamond, with the diamond tweeters and a host of other changes, offers significantly better performance.В
All the info after the jump.
Nu NuVo
NuVo’s new Music Port Server (NV-MPS4) and Color Touch Pad (NV-CTP36) are now available.
While the Music Port Server is compatible with the Essentia system, the Color Touch Pad is not.
All their detail after the jump.
2009 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Award Winner
Best Large Home Theater: Overall Winner
Electronic Systems Consultant: La Scala Home Cinema + Integrated Media—Vancouver, Canada
If a residential electronic systems consultant is so bold to offer a customer-service hotline 24/7—and a return phone call within 15 minutes—the firm is either crazy or confident. Or a little of both.
It’s a Wrap
Designed by famed French designer Igna SempГ© for European furniture phenomenon LK Hjelle, the Enveloppe sofa is so comfy that you may never climb out of it again.
It wraps around you like a cushy-soft cushion, so get situated and prepare for an extended snuggle session.
Turns out I can do that, Dave.
Aperion’s new HAL wireless audio dongle lets you stream any digital audio from your computer, iPod, or other device to a variety of audio equipment.
Even better, you can add additional receivers to distribute the audio to multiple systems.
All the info after the jump…
Baby Monitors
Apex is Monitor Audio’s new flagship line of compact speakers. It includes three models: the A10, the A40 and the AW-12.
The A10 is a stand or wall-mounted compact satellite that can be used as a mini-monitor, or with the A450 and AW-12 models in a multi-channel system.
All the info after the jump.
When less is more
Established just five years ago, NuVision has steadily expanded their line of premium flat panel HDTVs and are now offering this, their first LED-powered model, the 55-inch NVU55FX5LS (40- and 46-inch models are also available).
Serving Up Higher-Fi
The vast majority of the 4HD is the same as the 4 we reviewed last month.
But that’s not to say all. The 4HD lives up to its moniker by offering storage and playback of high-resolution audio files, up to 24/bit/192Khz on its 2 terabyte hard drive. More bits are always good. As are a few cool new features.